WRITING TASK 2

INTRODUCTION

AGREE&DISAGREE/ DISCUSSION / OPINION/ CASUE&SOLUTION/          ADVANTAGES&DISADVANTAGES

  • It is often argued that some people have different views about … However, others claim that …

  • It is irrefutable that … Some individuals are of the opinion that … Others, however, hold the view that…

  • In the highly competitive era of today, …

EXAMPLES

  • In this era of technology and globalization, all spheres of life have changed dramatically and food is also no exception.

  • It is very shocking situation that the number of youngsters involved in crime is increasing day by day.

  • It is commonly said that today’s children are pressurized and are facing harder and harder academic, social and commercial challenges.

  • Globalization has revolutionized our world in many aspects.

  • Whether it is on TV, radio or hoardings at the side of the road, advertisements have become indisputable part of our lives.

  • It is irrefutable/ indubitable that today we are flooded with information about everything.

  • Saving the environment has become the top priority across the world.

  • Media has an indubitable role in refining the outlook of people.

  • It is irrefutable/ indubitable that nowadays the whole world has become a global village and communication and trade between different countries is also becoming more frequent than ever before.

  • It is irrefutable/ indubitable that globalization has ushered in an era of similarities.

  • It is irrefutable/ indubitable that international tourism has taken mammoth dimensions.

  • Mobile phone is one of the most important inventions that have brought people tremendous convenience and efficiency.

  • It is indubitable that the bicycle is being used less and less as a preferred mode of transport, despite the fact that it is advantageous.

  • Television has become the most pervasive of all media, there is no doubt that the number of TV programs has also grown by leaps and bounds in the last one to two decades.

  • In the past few decades, animal extinction has become rampant because of human activity.


THESIS STATEMENT

  • This essay intends to discuss the causes of these pressures and suggest some remedial measures.

  • In the following paragraphs, I shall discuss both sides of the argument. I, personally side with the latter view.

  • A number of arguments surround my opinion.

  • This essay intends to analyze both perspectives. I, however, agree with the former view.

  • It has both pros and cons, which I intend to discuss in this essay. I personally believe that the disadvantages (drawbacks, cons, beneficial effects) of…outstrip/outweigh/far outnumber/ overpower the advantages (benefits, pros, detrimental effects)

  • In this essay I intend to delve into the causes of this situation and suggest some ways to alleviate the problem.

  • This essay will examine the main causes of … and possible solutions of this problem.

FIRST/SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH

AGREE&DISAGREE/OPINION/ADVANTAGES &DISADVANTAGES/CAUSE&SOLUTION

  • First of all, it is an indisputable / undeniable fact that …

  • Equally importantly, though, 

  • Admittedly,

  • Nonetheless, I would contend that 

  • In other words, while something is beneficial in the short term, its long term effects are generally negative.

  • It is also interesting to note that …

  • The past 50 years have seen a considerable increase in …

  • Two of the primary drawbacks associated with this trend are as follows.

  • One particularly salient example of this is …

  • Although they are by no means insurmountable* (meaning - difficult to deal with), it is highly unlikely that they will be resolved in the foreseeable future.

  • There are a variety of different opinions on whether or not ….

  • Although there are valid arguments to the contrary, I personally believe that 

  • Secondly and more importantly, though, 

  • Further and even more importantly, though, 

  • There are two principal reasons for this are as follows

CONCLUSION

  • In conclusion/ To conclude/ By way of conclusion/ To sum up/ Summing up/ Taking everything into consideration/ Taking everything into account

Example:

  • By way of conclusion, I once again reaffirm my position that

  • In conclusion, I once again restate my belief that







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The internet has brought significant changes to our lives in recent years. Yet, there remains some disagreement as to whether the overall effect of this technology has been positive or negative. While there are certainly valid arguments to the contrary. I personally believe that the benefits of the internet far outweigh its drawbacks (thesis statement). These benefits are twofold.

First of all, it is an indisputable fact that the internet has revolutionized the way we communicate (main idea). Despite the risk of social isolation – a problem occasionally seen in people who spend too much time at their computer terminal rather than relating to people in the real world – most of us have benefited greatly from e-mail and internet chat programs like MSN Messenger (example). These incredibly useful and powerful tools of communication facilitate both contact with loved ones in faraway places and global trade (supporting idea).

Equally importantly, though, the internet has placed the entire world (and all of the information in it) at our fingertips (main idea). In earlier times, conducting research entailed long hours searching library shelves. Now, however, the same information can be accessed at the click of button (supporting idea). Admittedly, not all of the information available on the internet is reliable or helpful – there is a vast amount of material online that some would consider offensive or dangerous, ranging from pornography to instruction on how to make bombs (example). Nonetheless, I would contend that this free flow of information has generally been a very positive development (thesis statement).

By way of conclusion, I once again reaffirm my position that the internet has had a positive impact on modern life because of its influence on communication and the flow of information.